HMA Plant Ground Hand Laborer

Lone Star Paving; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time

Employee benefits

Medical benefits

401k plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Lone Star Paving in Central Texas is seeking a Plant Ground Hand Laborer to join our plant crew. You will work with the team to ensure tasks in HMA plants meet high standards, performing physical labor and operating basic tools as required.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with overtime and outdoor work across Texas. Training to operate equipment may be provided, and a competitive hourly rate is offered for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 1 year (or under) experience in paving/plant labor.
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to safety policy and encourage safety culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not injure oneself or others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees.

Responsibilities

• General laborer duties at HMA plants.
• Shovel, rake and handle small tools.
• Equipment cleanup as needed.
• May be trained to operate small power tools.
• Signal operators for material movement.
• Maintain yard and plant cleanliness.
• Shovel material around conveyors.
• General housekeeping around plant facilities.
• Assist with cleaning parts, material, and equipment.
• Perform duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Positive attitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor, operating in the Central Texas region with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented organization with a goal of upholding the safety and health of our number one asset, our employees.

Position Overview

The Plant Ground Hand Laborer position is an integral part of the plant crew working with the entire team and management to ensure jobs are completed to high standards. The ideal candidate is familiar with physical labor and is able to perform tasks related to HMA work in numerous settings and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• General laborer duties associated with HMA plants.
• Required ability to shovel, rake and handle other small tools.
• Equipment cleanup as needed.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Maintain the yard and plant, keeping it neat and free from debris
• Shovel material around and onto conveyors
• General housekeeping around the plant facilities
• Assist with cleaning parts, material, and equipment
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Plant Manager
• Always adhere to all plant rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• May be trained to operate forklift, loader, etc.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year (or under) experience
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Must be positive, friendly, and professional.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policy, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Entry Level Position
• Working knowledge of aggregate production and associated equipment, and an understanding of operations and safety requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations, a plus
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

• Be available for overtime, extended hours, night shifts, and weekends as required.
• Some travel may be required as our operations span throughout Texas.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include but not be limited to inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits

• This position is FULL TIME.
• The pay structure for this role will be based on a competitive hourly rate.
• This position will qualify for the employee benefit program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer